Christian response to racial problems

With racial tension so high in America Christians should ask themselves how we should respond to such problems. What does God’s word demand of a Christian when it comes to this subject? First, it is important to understand that mistreating someone because of the color of their skin is wrong. Racism is a sin. God commands Christians not to be divided over race or gender (Gal. 3:28). We are to be people who seek to serve (Mt. 20:28) and put others needs above our own (Phil. 2:1-4). As Hershael York said, “The Scriptures do not call us only to treating others as our equals, but our betters.” Second, we must understand that every single person, no matter the race or gender of the person,